“It’s been lovely to have been there since the beginning, an amazing roller coaster ride, and I’m honoured to have been part of that whole journey, but there comes a point six years down the line that, as an actor, it’s good to keep my foot in with the theatre world and exploring other roles.

“Much as I love playing Peter Noakes, it’s great to go off and play some more edgy characters and show a little bit more diversity.”

The 42-year-old’s other acting credits include Band of Brothers, Judge John Deed and Whitechapel. He’s a man of many talents, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed that he keeps good on his promise of making a potential comeback!

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